Terms Of Regional Development Research Articles

Mapping of PGA Value Using PSA Method in West Halmahera Nort Maluku

The earthquake that occurred in the West Halmahera region was very detrimental, even though the human casualties were not very significant. But it will affect the stability and capacity of a region in terms of regional development. The mapping of earthquake-prone areas is carried out by a probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) method to analyze soil movement parameters, namely Peak Ground Acceleration so that it can determine earthquake-prone areas in West Halmahera. The results of seismic hazard analysis show that the West Halmahera area is an area that is relatively prone to earthquake hazards because it is still strongly influenced by subduction (megathrust) earthquakes from the Philippine plate, Maluku sea and Sangihe. This is indicated by the value of earthquake acceleration on the Peak Ground Acceleration for the 500 year return period of around 0.38 - 3.69 g and 0.30 - 3.69 g for the 2500 year return period.

Regional Development in Poland in Taxonomic Terms

Regional development is a complex economic category and a commonly used term today, yet it is vaguely defined and, therefore, interpreted implicitly and understood intuitively. From a statistical point of view, this concept, on account of its imprecision and ambiguity, is a kind of multidimensional characteristic which may be measured, though not conclusively. Due to the lack of a universal set of diagnostic variables adopted in taxonomic analyses, the quantitative approach to the examined research area, which is in most cases presented descriptively, poses the main problem. The objectives of the article are to rank the provinces of Poland in terms of regional development in the years 2006–2018 and to assess the similarity of results over time. The research study is based on linear ordering methods within the scope of multidimensional statistical analysis. The results of the conducted analyses allowed us to rank the provinces of Poland in terms of regional development in the years 2006–2018 and to assess the similarity of the results over time. The results of the analysis indicate a clear stabilization of high ranked positions during the examined period, last places are generally taken by the same regions. This situation may indicate an increase or at least strengthening of the disproportions between the most and least developed regions in Poland. Theoretical considerations presented in the article as well as the empirical results of our own research may provoke more detailed discussion on the subject.

ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY BY REGIONAL SIGN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ECOLOGICAL COMPONENT

The purpose of this work is to study the development of the national economy in recent years taking into account the environmental component. It is proved that providing conditions for long-term economic growth is the primary task of macroeconomy of any country. Unstable development of the national economy in recent decades accompanied by prolonged crises, as well as a slow path of reforming all spheres of life on the way to building a democratic society with a developed market economy cause constant attention of domestic scientists to this direction. Methodology. The results of environmental protection measures are classified, based on the practical use of modern economic and mathematical methods and models. Results. It is proved that when using these methods, the results of law enforcement measures can be divided into the following groups: in the conditions of positive rates of economic development, the volumes of atmospheric emissions of pollutants and carbon dioxide had a negative dynamics. This scenario of environmental and economic efficiency is the most desirable; positive growth rates of fresh water use are inferior to GDP growth rates, the rates of waste generation and water abstraction exceed the dynamics of GDP growth. This scenario is the least acceptable, as not only environmental damage is increasing in absolute terms, but environmental performance is also deteriorating. Practical implications. The period of 2015–2018 was chosen for research as it was characterized by the resumption of gradual economic growth in most sectors of the economy after the deep crisis of 2014. The available data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine for 2019 has not currently contained complete information on volumes anthropogenic impact. The leaders of regional development in terms of GRP growth in 2015–2018 were Volyn (+ 5.72%), Kyiv (+ 5.66%) and Zhytomyr (+ 5.00%) regions. In contrast, the most depressed regions with negative economic growth rates were Donetsk (-1.86%), Luhansk (-0.84%) and Poltava (-0.51%) regions. In the latter region, the rate of population decline exceeded the increase in labor productivity, resulting in a decrease in performance. Value/originality of the work is the analysis of trends in the national economy taking into account the environmental component, which in contrast to the existing comes from modern experience of practical use of economic and mathematical methods, which allows to develop recommendations based on quantitative estimates.

CONVERGENCE/DIVERGENCE ANALYSIS AND DIFFERENTIATION IN MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the economic development and the diversification of the individual regions of the Russian Federation (RF) on the basis of taxonomic indices and a convergence/divergence analysis of five macroeconomic variables, namely registered unemployment rate, investment per capita, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, wages, and the number of organizations conducting research and development (R&D) per million inhabitants, for the period between 2000 and 2012 (the period was chosen due to lack of data for years 2014, 2015 and 2016 for few regions). The study covers 79 regions, and the data used for the analyses comes from the Russian Statistical. The principal method of analysis is the taxonomic index based on Euclidean metrics. The spatial differentiation in the development of RF regions demonstrates the specific character of the individual regions of Russia. The analysis made leads to the conclusion that the most developed regions in terms of the analyzed variables are of industrial and mining character, while the least developed ones are agricultural in character. The structure of this paper is as follows: the spatial differentiation of macroeconomic variables in RF regions, registered unemployment rate, per capita investment, per capita GDP, wages, and number of organizations conducting R&D activities per million inhabitants is discussed in section 2; the definition of a taxonomic index based on Euclidean metrics is presented in section 3; the analysis of the diversified development of RF regions based on taxonomic indicators is given in section 4, a preliminary convergence/divergence analysis is presented in section 5, while section 6 provides a key conclusions.

Rekreasyonel Tema Parkların Ekonomik Etkileri: İsfanbul Tema Park Örneği

The theme park market is growing steadily in recent years the worldwide. Strong customer demand nurtures this growth. These parks have become a part of tourism not only because of their size and the large number of people they entertain, but also because of their economic and social impact. Theme parks affect not only the economy of the country in which they are established, but also the economic conditions of the people living in that region. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Isfanbul Theme Park on the economic income of the people living in the region. This study, which was prepared to determine the economic impacts of Isfanbul Theme Park in Istanbul, was prepared with a quantitative research approach. The data were obtained by using questionnaire method. According to the results obtained; Although “Socio-Cultural”, “Crowded” and “Density”, “Environmental”, “Services” and “Taxes”, which are independent variables, affect the economic return of local residents, “Attitude of the Residents” had no significant effect. In this study, it is suggested that policy makers should give more importance to the rational design and management of theme parks in terms of regional development and sustainability of destinations.

СТРАТЕГІЯ РОЗВИТКУ РЕГІОНІВ В УМОВАХ ДИВЕРСИФІКАЦІЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ

Substantiation of theoretical and methodological principles and practical recommendations for determining the main directions of the strategy of regional development in terms of diversification of the sectoral profile of the economy. Methodology. Theoretical and practical research of diversification is carried out on the basis of generalization, analysis and synthesis. The method of structural logical analysis was used to determine the sectoral profile of the economy of the Donetsk region. The establishment of interregional differences was carried out using the statistical method and the method of formalization. Results. It is emphasized that the most successful strategy is the strategy of diversification, as a result of which the risks of cyclical development of the regional economic system related to the situation, specific resources, geopolitical, infrastructural conditions of the socio-economic system of the region are dispersed. It is substantiated that the diversified economy has additional opportunities for its development and increase of production efficiency. The sectoral profile of the economy of the Donetsk region is analyzed and the problems related to the mono-functionality of cities are revealed. The presence of deep interregional differences in terms of gross value added, which are in the zone of real danger, has been established. According to the results of the study, it is substantiated that an important direction of economic development of the region should be the strategy of diversification through integration and convergence. The peculiarities of diversification will depend on the specific economic conditions, however, it is emphasized that more attention should be paid to the development of innovative sectors of the economy. Scientific novelty. Deepening of theoretical bases, scientific and methodical approaches and practical tools for determining the main directions of regional development strategy in terms of diversification of the sectoral profile of the economy in conditions of deep interregional differences. Practical significance. Strengthening the role of industries other than the main one for a particular region, and reducing the dependence of the city's economy on the functioning of city-forming enterprises, which will create the basis for further socio-economic well-being of such areas.

Optimazing the abandon mining as an alternative for tourism destination: the case of Lombok Island

The environmental impact of mining on land is unavoidable, which calls for actions to optimize the unused surface-mined lands. One of the alternatives is to the unused surface-mined lands for tourism destinations. As a tourism destination, this effort will local people in terms of regional development and community’s incomes. This research aims to analyze the extent of how to utilize the unused surface-mined lands in the Balibe Hill, Bonder Village, Central Lombok. The research design will employ field observation and interviews with local government and local community. This is important to gain data and information about the existing environmental condition and the community’s livelihood in the study location. The data will be analyze to find out the possibility of turning the unused surface-mined lands into tourism destinations and assessing the benefits of the initiative on the environment and the local community. The results show that the alternative use of the unused surface-mined lands can be beneficial if they are designed to become tourism destinations. Unproductive lands can be converted into productive lands, considering that tourisst destination in the unused surface-mined lands will have specific and unique identity for tourists. The new tourist destination requires facilities and infrastructure that are representative to support the functions.

REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL AND THE OBJECTIVES OF REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN TERMS OF DEINDUSTRIALIZATION

Introduction. Under the conditions of increasing interregional economic imbalances and deindustrialization of the economy the industrial potential of regions as a catalyst for regional leveling and economic growth becomes particularly important. Due to the development of manufacturing and other activities included in production chains the economies of backward regions can be revitalized. Purpose. The purpose of the article is the development of recommendations of the regional industrial policy implementation using the industrial potential of regions to level out interregional imbalances. Method (methodology). The statistical analysis based on variation coefficients and mapping approach are used for assessing the extent of socio-economic regional imbalances. Using the correlation analysis the relationship between the industry’s share by the number of employees in a regional economy and GRP per capita is estimated. The evaluation of industrial specialization of the regions is performed by industries’ localization coefficients. The regional industrial potential is determined according to the current production performance and its possible increase, internal and external investment resources and human capacity. The recommendations on directions and instruments of regional industrial policy are developed using the generalization of domestic and international experience according to new challenges of industrial and regional development of Ukraine. Results. It is determined that during 2010-2017 the level of regional divergence in Ukraine has significantly increased. The industrial, investment and labour potentials of the regions that may become a driving force for regional leveling are disclosed. The forms of inclusion of the regions with low industrial potential in interregional production chains are substantiated. The new objectives of the modern regional industrial policy arising from modern paradigms of neoindustrial, innovative economies and industrial policy are determined and are directed on overcoming centrifugal trends of regional development in terms of decentralization reform.

The impact of natural conditions on the development and competitiveness of the Lubuskie Voivodeship

Purpose: This publication presents the most important natural resources in the Lubuskie Voivodeship, which have very large importance for regional development in terms of tourism, supra-regional but also domestic. Design/methodology/approach: The method of statistical data analysis and source materials was used in the work. Findings: The richness of the voivodeship are forests and wilderness, with numerous landscape parks, reserves and monuments of nature as well as with animals living in the wild. An important aspect in the tourist landscape of the Lubuskie Voivodeship are castles, churches and manor houses and palaces related to the history of the region. Today, a large proportion of tourists seek to learn about folklore, tradition, folk creativity, as well as regional cuisine. The voivodeship offers a wide range of cultural, sporting, entertainment and artistic events. It should be added that as one of the few regions in Poland, the Lubuskie Voivodeship may offer enotourism as an attraction. Originality/value: The analysis carried out in the article is addressed to people interested in regional policy in the aspect of the impact of natural conditions on the development and competitiveness of Polish regions.

Unveiling the relationship between quality of academic life and regional development

ABSTRACT The paper examines the still unexplored role played by quality of academic life (QAL) related to Higher Education Institution (HEIs) students in fostering regional development. The work aims to assess the nature of the relationship between satisfaction and the QAL of HEIs’ students; and also to evaluate whether the QAL is associated with the regional development of the HEIs’ surrounding areas. The objectives are to identify which areas of academic life influence QAL and what the aggregate effects associated with HEIs are, in terms of regional development. Based on a sample of 719 students from all Portuguese public HEIs, a two-step methodology is applied. Firstly, a selected specification of a structural model (SEM-PLS) is tested to evaluate the impact of administrative management, infrastructure, educational provision and social action on QAL; and secondly, a Two-Stage Least Squares regression analysis evaluates the impact of the HEIs on regional development (NUTSII) using the Synthetic Regional Development Index. The main results reveal a positive and significant relationship between service satisfaction and QAL and statistically negative influence of QAL on regional development, which raises important challenges in terms of future research efforts contrasting high versus low density regions of HEIs influence in the international context.

The impact of decentralization on the financial support of regional development

Nowadays in Ukrainian realities decentralization, as a process of expanding and strengthening the rights and powers of administrative-territorial units, contributes to the development of financial innovations, the accessibility of public goods, and improvements in the quality of life of the population.The aim of the article goal is developing the recommendations for improving the financial support of the regions by introducing new tools of influence of communities and local self-governments on the economic growth of territories.Using the methods of factor analysis, regression analysis, and significant components, the article determines the impact of regional economic development on the revenues of local budgets. The empirical findings show the close correlation between budgetary decentralization and industrial capabilities of the regions. A cluster analysis was carried out to identify the asymmetries of regional development in terms of financial capacity. It enabled to distinguish homogeneous groups of areas according to the indicators of their economic development. On this basis the authors substantiated the necessity of entrepreneurial activity stimulating, increasing the number of companies, and promoting a continuous flow of goods (works, services) from the producer to the consumer in different regions of Ukraine.

Seismic Hazard Measurement of Earthquake Swarms Activity Based on Horizontal Vertical to Spectral Ratio Analysis (HVSR) in West Halmahera, Indonesia

The swarm earthquake that occurred in West Halmahera which recorded a lot resulted in damage to houses in several rural areas. Although human casualties are not too significant, they affect the stability and capacity of an area in terms of regional development. Mapping of seismic hazard zone is a solution to minimize the impact that will be caused by the earthquake. The purpose of the study is to initial mapping seismic hazard zoning based on Horizontal Vertical to Spectral Ratio (HVSR) analysis. The estimated values of the fundamental frequency range from 0.0 Hz up to 4.9 Hz increases with decreasing depths of basement rock. Regions with the lowest dominant frequency value are South Ibu sub-District, this shows that the area has a large sediment thickness and is a vulnerable area of high. Amplification value range of 4.7 – 51, where the higher the amplification value, the thickness of sediments. The highest amplification value area is Jailolo sub-District and is an area that has a high risk of damage if shaken by an earthquake. This shows that areas that have high amplification values are areas that have the greatest potential for damage due to earthquakes. Analysis obtained from the results of the data shows that the topographic influence is also very significant with the earthquake waves that occur.

Regional features of development of retail in the Republic of Belarus

A geographical analysis of the distribution of trade networks in the administrative districts of Belarus is given in the article. An assessment of the attractiveness of the regions of the country for retailers, incl. retail trade. The geographical structure of the largest retail trade network has been revealed. The dominance of individual retail chains in the segments of the sale of goods was determined. It has been established that the most developed regions in terms of trade are the largest cities and districts in terms of population and turnover. The modern trend of geographical expansion of trade networks in small and medium-sized regions of Belarus was noted. On an example of the largest trading networks the diffusion of expansion of trading territories is shown. The conclusion is drawn that, given the existing territorial structure, the development of new trade networks in most regions of the country is currently difficult and limited.

Are Place-Based Policies Effective? Evidence from China’s Development Zones

Xi Jinping’s report to the 19th CPC National Congress expounded the implementation of the regional coordinated development strategy for the first time, which is a significant improvement in China’s regional development strategy since the reform and opening up policy. The imbalance of China’s regional development reflects the conflicts between people’s growing needs for a better life and the imbalanced regional development in terms of the spatial distribution of economic activities, and has always been one of the major difficulties in China’s economic and social development. As a typical place-based” policy, the significance of the development zone has gone beyond the development zone itself and become an important carrier to serve the national economic development strategy. Based on the panel data of prefecture-level cities from 2000—2015, this paper takes the cleaning up and rectifying policy of development zones in 2003 as a quasi-natural experiment and adopts the difference-in-differences propensity score matching method to estimate the impact of the place-based” policy on regional economic development. It comes to the results as follows: the cleaning up and rectifying policy of development zones has significantly reduced regional disparity, but not significantly affected regional disparities at the per capita level. Meanwhile, the cleaning up and rectifying policy of development zones has significantly reduced regional economic growth, which in another way means the setting up of development zones has indeed promoted regional economic growth. Also it has not significantly affected regional disparities at the per capita level. On these grounds, it can be concluded that, under the circumstance of insufficient mobility of production factors, the balance of regional development at the aggregate level has been achieved through the transfer of resources and the regional preferential policies, but the regional balance at the per capita level has not been achieved. The sub-region test shows that the impact is more significant for the central and western areas but not significant for the eastern areas when it comes to the aggregate economic growth, implying that the development of the central and western may be balanced at the expense of losing efficiency in the eastern. Furthermore, cities with development zones which are within 300 km from the urban agglomeration are more advantageous than those beyond 300 km from the urban agglomeration. The heterogeneity test of metropolitan areas shows that the cleaning up and rectifying policy of the Yangtze River Delta and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has greater effects on economic growth, while that of the Pearl River Delta has less effects. Therefore, the urban agglomeration and metropolitan area should be strengthened as a key to implement the place-based” policy. By optimizing the rational layout of development zones, it will help to boost economic growth in less developed areas and narrow the gap of economic development between developed areas and less developed areas. Besides, by improving the basic public service level in the central and western areas, the loss of balance and efficiency can be avoided to some extent, thus realizing regional prosperity.

A Spatial Analysis of the Achievements, in Terms of Regional Development, Accomplished by the Initial EU-Member Cohesion Fund Beneficiaries Using a Synthetic Indicator

This study proposes construction of a synthetic indicator to measure progress toward the objective of economic and social cohesion among the regions of Spain, Greece, Ireland and Portugal within the framework of European Community Regional Policy and the spatial disparities among these countries. Our aim is to integrate, in a single indicator, a large number of variables defined by the European Commission to monitor improvements in regional development, classified according to the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. To achieve this goal, we use the Pena distance method for the year 2013.

Problematics Juridis Facilitation In Regional Development Planning Process (Study of Kendal Regency Research and Development Planning Agency)

Facilitation of Development Planning is very urgent and vital as an instrument to increase effectiveness in building synergy in terms of regional development in accordance with the mandate of the law on national development planning, namely in accordance with Permendagri Number 86 of 2017. Kendal Regency Facilitation Process by the Central Java provincial government those that have been implemented well will produce legal products that are able to explain the central government's development programs and there will not be problems in the future. The problems of Regional Development Planning, which have been carried out by the Central Java provincial government, are still much sought to be in accordance with the conditions and needs and well implemented in accordance with the laws and regulations, the need for a better solution to avoid future problems ; Time problems that are less effective, and so that scheduling is done in great detail and in a short amount of time, to improve the performance and effectiveness of facilitation. Regarding the issuance of the Minutes is not quite right than the issuance of the Governor's Decree, the Javanese provincial government should be publishing the provisions of the results of facilitation that have been carried out.The Kendal Regency Government also seeks to ask the provincial government to establish a governor's decree so that it can form the basis of the legal umbrella of regional development planning, which is in accordance with the substance of the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No. 86 of 2017, relating to the Regional Development planning process in Kendal District, which was previously in 2016 has been amended by the new regulation by referring to Permendagri regulation No. 86 of 2017, Kendal District Government seeks to ask the Governor of Central Java as the provincial government to provide facilitation that is in accordance with Kendal Regency characteristics, with reference to the effectiveness of the time given so that the bureaucracy that is built can be effective and efficient.Keywords: Facilitation, Juridical, Regional Development Planning

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF GUJARAT AND KERALA (A STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE ROLE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

India is considered to be one among the top 10 fastest developing countries of the globe and the growth rate of the economy has been one of the highest among the countries of the world for the last few years. The country started garnering momentum of growth after the economic reforms in 1991 which has been followed by massive investment in infrastructure building in the country by the entry of many countries and companies through FDI participation. The country is forecasted to grow at a higher rate in future also which is evidenced by the data released by international agencies such as IMF, WTO and the World Bank. The country’s inclusion in trade blocks such as BRICS is an indication of its growing importance among various trading nations. The economy has been experiencing an annual average growth rate of around 6.02 percent from 1991 onwards. To maintain the tempo of growth, infrastructure development is an inevitable necessity as all the sectors of an economy depends upon the basic infrastructural framework for it smooth and efficient functioning. Even though the concept of economic development used to be measured in terms of growth of output, a real outlook about the economic progress can be assessed by measuring the growth rate in per capita output and human development index, which is very much influenced by infrastructure development. Regional development in terms of infrastructure growth in a nation like India is highly impacted by a mixed bag of multiple factors such as topographical, economic and political variables. The uneven pattern of investment in industries as well as in economic overhead like transportation and communication facilities, irrigation and power has resulted in regional disparities also in India. Kerala and Gujarat are very small regions in India; still these states are center of attention of the world’s development economists due to the improvement in infrastructure facilities. The main objective of this study is to compare the growth models of both the states and assess the role of infrastructure like transportation and power in the economic development of these states.

Regional development programming

Purpose: the purpose of the article is to study the features of regional development in terms of the need to take them into account in the formation of development strategies. The revealed features are the level of development, potential, geographical location, etc. These features are displayed in the strategy of formation of development projects in the region.Methods: the methodological basis for the formation of prospects for the development of the region is the methodology of program-target management to solve the problems of development of complex hierarchical systems. The main elements of this methodology are the basis for programming development processes in the space "forecast-strategy-program-project".Results: the results of the study are to determine the stages of programming the sequence of regional development, finding ways and conditions for the transition between the stages and intermediate goals of development, the formation and selection of development projects. To overcome the contradictions in the formation of the composition of the objectives of the development of projects in a hierarchical system: “macro level – the level of regions – the level of municipalities”, the top priority rule is used over the following. There is also the possibility of adding a lower level of own goals and projects, in accordance with the interests of a particular region and municipality. The task of project selection is one of the most important. Its importance lies not only in the required and available financial resources, but also in shaping the structure of the objective function of each region, adequate to the development goals. Fragments of the scheme of programming of development of the Astrakhan region are given.Conclusions and Relevance: the current external conditions for the development of the domestic economy dictate the need for the full use of domestic resources and the capabilities of the scientific and technological potential to ensure the competitiveness of Russia. This implies a critical attitude towards the development prospects, which are formed without taking into account the national interests of our country. The complexity of strategy formation is due to the hierarchical structure of the country's economy and the difference in interests in the system “macro level – meso level – micro level”. The basis of the proposed approach to development programming is the formation of strategic forecasts. The authors proposed a sequence of actions for programming the formation and selection of development projects at the regional level, as well as a possible list of promising development goals for the region. The analysis of the peculiarities of the development of the regions showed their considerable heterogeneity, which is important to take into account when forming promising strategies. The proposed scheme for the formation of regional development strategies and the mathematical model of project selection are illustrated by the example of one of the municipalities of the Astrakhan region.

A resource approach towards examining territorial communities

Within the context of conditions for the existence, activity and development prospects of a region’s territorial communities, a resource approach is something of particular significance. A region’s development depends on the participation of city dwellers and villagers, these being the main territorial communities, in processes such as modernization and the social development of territories. From the author’s perspective, the future of any given region is determined by social resources bearing a space-time nature, which include the quantitative and qualitative composition of the population (human resources), human and social capital, eventfulness, and social activism. The social resources of territorial communities are one of the important basic components for fulfilling the domestic demands of the population: life-supporting, existential; the demand for solidarity connections, national-ethnical, labor, leisure, educational and cultural relations; as well as self-fulfillment and self-actualization. This article’s author notes that the social resources of territorial communities provide external communication with other communities and territories, defining the competitive capacity and investment appeal of any given region, as well as the qualitative and quantitative composition of migration flow. What makes social resources, which can be defined as a product of people collaborating and cooperating, unique in comparison to material resources, according the author of this article, is down to such properties as the ability to capitalize and constantly reproduce, replenish as a result of the development of territorial communities, the advancement of forms of governance and self-management, shifts in people’s social qualities during the process of socialization, education, self-education and self-fulfillment on a certain territory. The sociological-managerial approach’s “new agenda” consists of proactive creation, development and advancement of social resources, while keeping them within a certain territory. A region’s social resources ensure its stable operation and advancement as a socio-economical and communicative system, existing within a certain space-time continuum. A multitude of differences in the existence of territorial communities, on the one hand, and the reduction of the uniqueness, individuality and manners of cultural consumption, social interests and relations under the influence of globalization on the other hand – this all indicates the emergence of a new scenario, new opportunities and limitations in terms of regional development. These social transformational processes are in need of sociological introspection in order to define the trajectory for the development of Russian regions, to examine collaboration between urban and rural social communities within the context of a single regional system, and to improve social management.

Coupling and Coordination Analysis of Incubator and Regional Economy

Incubators, as a policy tool to enhance regional innovation capabilities and revitalize the regional economy, are worthy of attention in terms of regional development. It is important to understand the coupling and coordination between them. Based on the theoretical analysis of the interaction mechanism between them, this paper introduces the comprehensive index system of subsystems and constructs a coupling coordination model to carry out the development level of incubators and regional economic in 31 provinces regions in China from 2008 to 2014. The research results show that the two systems are significantly related, and the level of coupling and coordination in whole regions is steadily rising. The spatial distribution pattern of the coupling coordination degree is “pyramid”. The synchronous development of the incubator and the regional economy is not realized in most areas. The government should consider improving the incubator efficiency and regional economic development strength in improving regional economic efficiency and regional innovation capability, so as to achieve coordinated and sustainable development of them.